Articles: function.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison between supra-inguinal fascia iliaca and pericapsular nerve group blocks on postoperative pain and functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty: A noninferiority randomised clinical trial.
Pain after a posterolateral approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) may affect early functional recovery. Supra-inguinal fascia iliaca (SFIB) and pericapsular nerve group (PENG) blocks have been proposed as promising analgesia techniques. ⋯ Following a total hip arthroplasty via the posterolateral approach, a PENG block is noninferior to SFIB regarding postoperative pain control 6 h after surgery, and functional recovery.
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Critical care medicine · Sep 2023
Observational StudyICU Bereaved Surrogates' Transition Through States of Co-Occurring Prolonged Grief Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression Symptoms.
Grief-related psychological distress often co-occurs to conjointly impair function during bereavement. Knowledge of comorbid grief-related psychological distress is limited: no longitudinal study has examined dynamic patterns of co-occurring prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression, and previous assessment time frames have been variable and potentially inadequate given the duration criterion for PGD. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the transition of distinct symptom states based on the co-occurrence of PGD, PTSD, and depression symptoms for ICU bereaved surrogates over their first two bereavement years. ⋯ Four highly stable PGD-PTSD-depression-symptom states were identified, highlighting the importance of screening for subgroups of ICU bereaved surrogates with increased PGD or comorbid PGD, PTSD, and depression symptoms during early bereavement.
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Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a painful and disabling condition with restricted range of motion (ROM) that affects 2% to 3% of the population and up to 20% of patients with diabetes. AC can be idiopathic, iatrogenic, or secondary to shoulder injuries. Some associated conditions include diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, dyslipidemia, stroke, prolonged immobilization, and autoimmune conditions. Management ranges from analgesics to physical therapy, local injections, hydrodilatation, and advanced surgical interventions. This study examines percutaneous coracohumeral ligament (PCHL) sectioning with the hypothesis that interruption would improve pain and ROM in patients with AC refractory to conservative management. ⋯ Tenex, frozen shoulder, pain, range of motion, function, shoulder, minimally invasive, durable.
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Case Reports
Perioperative Autonomic Dysfunction in a Patient With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Case Report.
Autonomic dysfunction can lead to unexpected hemodynamic instability during surgery, and best practices for the perioperative care of patients with this condition are not well-defined. We report the case of a 63-year-old woman with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease who experienced perioperative autonomic dysfunction characterized by severe fluctuations in blood pressure while under spinal anesthesia. However, <1 month later, a second hip surgery performed under general anesthesia with special precautions resulted in an uncomplicated perioperative course, with only mild fluctuations in blood pressure.
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Thionamide-induced agranulocytosis (TiA) is a rare adverse event with a reported incidence of approximately 0.1% to 1.75%. Prompt recognition of TiA is critical to reduce the mortality rate. However, the differential diagnosis between cases of TiA and non-TiA neutropenia can be challenging due to the potential simultaneous involvement of other causes of neutropenia, such as concomitant chemotherapy, liver dysfunction, or infection. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible factors associated with the development of TiA. ⋯ Patients with TiA were more likely to have higher levels of free T4 and ANC at the time of the neutropenic event vs those with non-TiA neutropenia.